Success by the Series

Success by the Series

Hundreds of successful cases of technology transfer from space to terrestric areas of application supported mainly by ESA have raised millions of euros and a growing number of jobs. This, however, is just the famous tip of the iceberg, since there are another two most powerful effects:

first, the added value for products on their terrestric markets generated through the unique quality seal of “Fit for Space”

second, for future commercial business structures urgently needed economies of scale generated by those SMEs which already today, offer items from serial production. To strengthen their role and presence is of utmost political priority, as the DLR´s top management’s “component initiative” amongst others, clearly indicates.

The German space SMEs have the pole position in this race.

This aspect, formerly of no special importance in classic space programs, is currently of highest political priority in the context of so called “new space”. The constantly growing number of examples in this chapter will show the special dynamics of space SMEs in this developing ﬁeld.

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magnetometer

The Magnetometer is an instrument for measuring three-dimensional magnetic fields. It is based on the fluxgate principle, using three independent ring-core sensor heads for each orthogonal axis.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

Magentic Torquer

These devices interact with the Earth’s magnetic field and create control torque, which can be adjusted to the required value. Combined with one or more reaction wheels, they provide all the control you need to maintain your spacecraft’s attitude, from low-Earth orbit up to geo-stationary orbit. And, unlike thrusters, torquers do not need valuable consumables, are low power components and high reliable.

COSIMA

Mass spectrometer for analysis of dust particles in the immediate surroundings of the comet

Modelling and development of the communication channels, Data structure, data fusion and data evaluation in the central ground segment Visualization based on 3D geographical maps

The converter is based on a unique ASP-design with the effect of a high efficiency without use of ITAR-restricted parts.

SMT assembly of PCB´s according to ESA standards

The assembly line for SMD manufacturing is verified according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-38C through ESA. ASP-Equipment is enabled to manufacture PCB´s for Flight Models

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

Auxiliary Power Supply – An auxiliary Power Supply converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

High Voltage Power Supply – A high voltage power supply provides high precision high voltage in the range of several thousan volt to a scientific instrument

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

COTS Converter (Commercial off the shelf ITAR free converter)

PDU – A Power Distribution Unit distributes electrical energy in a complete instrument or satellite

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

Hocheffizienter Hochstromkonverter – A high-efficient high-current converter is optimized to provide a comination of low voltage and high currents to digital equipment featuring a high efficiency factor

Battery Management System – A Battery Management System organises charging and discharging of a battery with the feature to enable longest possible lifetime of the battery in orbit

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

Instrument Power Unit Power Distribution Unit – Ultra accurate power supply and distribution system for a complete optival high-precision instrument A Power Distribution Unit distributes electrical energy to a number of equipments.

Battery and Battery Management System – A Battery Management System organises charging and discharging of a battery with the feature to enable longest possible lifetime of the battery in orbit.

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

Power Supply Unit – A Power Supply Unit provides conditioned electrical power to an equipment

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

High Voltage Multiplier – A high voltage multiplexer generates from a typical bus-voltage an output voltage of several thousands volts.

DC/DC Converter – A DC/DC-Converter converts electrical voltage from a particular level to a different level

The ISS Demonstrator consists of Antennas für transmission and reception and the required electronics. The animal tag consist of an extremely light tag, including GPS, Solar array, battery and micrelectronis.

The FRU provides the frequency references for the oscillator and the optical parametrical oscillator of the pulsed laser source. It contains several diode lasers, a methane cell, a wavemeter and the associated electronics.

As the outer segments and the complete boom fold out separately, there are only two degrees of freedom during each fold-out procedure; only three degrees of freedom in the case of spin-stabilized satellites. The design principle of the Double Star boom can be adapted to a variety of spinstabilized satellites. A concept for an active, springdriven deployment, using redundant deployment springs at the hinges is available for non-spinning satellites. Both versions can be realized either with one or two boom segments. The length of the deployed boom can be extended to more than four meters, depending on the dimensions of the spacecraft and on the mass to be deployed.

The PTF generates the Galileo system time. We developed the Systrem Test Specification and conducted a software based system test of the PTF Oberpaffenhofen.

IRS Instrument Control Unit System Software Engineering Consultancy

On-board Software for control of the IRS payload, an infrared telscope and interferometer, plus auxiliary devices

Gravity CIAO

Gravity CIAO is a second generation instrument for the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), designed to enhance the near-infrared astrometric and spectro-imaging capabilities of VLTI. KTO has analysed the optical performance of the instrument.

Erosion Deposition Monitor

The EDM diagnostic monitors the chamber walls of the ITER fusion reactor for surface erosion and/or material deposition after plasma operations. For this non-contact in-situ surface analysis the system is relying on a dual beam speckle interferometry. KTO is responsible for the system design as well as for optical and opto-mechanical design.

H-Alpha and Visible Spectroscopy (H-alpha)

As an optical diagnostics, the H-alpha instrument measures emissions from hydrogen isotopes and impurities in the ITER fusion process. KTO is responsible for the system design as well as for optical and opto-mechanical design.

The manufacturing technologies developed for aerospace projects provide the INVENT GmbH with the means for customer-specific manufacturing of lightweight components and high performance materials that enable extreme conditions like temperature, stiffness of thermal expansion in correlation with weight minimization. Therefor weigth- and performance-optimized materials from aerospace application are employed. The corresponding processes have been developed in the scope of aerospace programmes and, thus, are available for terrestrial applications.

Optical Bench for LINC-NIRVANA of the LBT (Large Binocular Telescope)

For the interferometric camera the optical bench was manufactured as large scale high precision mounting table from Aluminum/CFRP-sandwich platform and CFRP-wound struts with a maximum allowable deformation of 0.01 mm

Support structure for particle accelerator

etc. are employed for the construction of particle accelerators, as the required lightweight design can be combined with low thermal expansion.

Antenna reflectors

Combining latest premium materials from R&D in an optimised sandwich design enables a significant performance increase compared to traditional aluminum construction methods. CFRP/CFRP reflectors are therefore able to transmit higher data speeds at a lower antenna weight even under extreme space conditions with temperatures of +/-150°C.

STANT (2009-2011)

FLANT (2012-2015)

HISST (2009-2011)

HISST2 (2011-2012)

H2KAR (2012-2018)

Heat transfer plate and Magnetic torquer frame

INVENT designed and manufactured magnetic torquer (air coil) frames for the SWARM satellites. Further on, thermally high conductive CFRP plates made of K13 pitch fibre were made.

BELA (BepiColombo Laser Altimeter) support structures

The BELA SPU, a straylight protection unit for the BepiColombo laseraltimeter, was designed, analysed and manufactured by INVENT. The key challenges for this unit were the very small dimensions, severe mass requirements and the Gold plating on CFRP sandwich parts.

Following a 3 year development INVENT manufactures raw CFRP waveguides and thermally high conductive CFRP parts for the SAR antennas of TerraSAR-X, Tandem-X and Sentinel 1A + B since 2004. Within these projects INVENT made more than 5000 CFRP parts for several QMs and FMs.

CFRP waveguides and thermally high conductive parts

Following a 3 year development INVENT manufactures raw CFRP waveguides and thermally high conductive CFRP parts for the SAR antennas of TerraSAR-X, Tandem-X and Sentinel 1A + B since 2004. Within these projects INVENT made more than 5000 CFRP parts for several QMs and FMs.

CFRP waveguides and thermally high conductive parts

Following a 3 year development INVENT manufactures raw CFRP waveguides and thermally high conductive CFRP parts for the SAR antennas of TerraSAR-X, Tandem-X and Sentinel 1A + B since 2004. Within these projects INVENT made more than 5000 CFRP parts for several QMs and FMs.

Isostatic mount

In the frame of the Herschel project INVENT developed and built mechanically high-stressed, but thermally isolating, isostatic mounts, made of CFRP & aluminum. Further on, a thermal strap out of copper and CFRP could be developed. All components work under cryogenic temperatures between 2 and 4 K.

Aladin baffle trusswork

The ALADIN sun baffle consists of a CFRP strut framework. Each strut features CFRP inserts (to cover CTE mismatch) for the strut connection.

STSA and IOU suspensions

The IOU (Instrument Optical Unit) and the STSA (Star Tracker Sensor Assembly) supports were designed as CFRP/AlBeMet and Titanium/Invar bipods. The major design driver was the required mechanical performance going simultaneously with a small thermal conductivity and expansion.

DMA boom

The deployable mast assembly (DMA) consists of a CFRP boom with titanium fittings, which support the Rover's stereo camera system.

The eROSITA structure is mainly built out of adhesive bonded CFRP/Aluminum sandwich panels for the optical bench and Aluminum/Aluminum sandwich panels for radiators. Further on, CFRP struts (hexapod for opt. bench), GFRP struts for the radiator truss work and monolithic CFRP parts have been developed and assembled by INVENT.

Primary and tertiary structures

The ExoMars load-bearing structure of the orbiter mainly consists of CFRP & aluminum sandwich with >5300 metallic inserts, heterogeneous aluminum cores, structural and thermal doublers, grounding and painting (next to the central tube - not by INVENT). Additionally various CFRP, aluminum and titanium brackets for reaction wheels, LGA, He-tanks and star trackers were developed and manufactured

Development and porting of Earth observation data processing software to various languages and platforms

Responsibility for operations engineering for various onboard systems and for the development of ground software.

The container system of Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH is individually suited to the size of your satellites or instruments. Our assurance of safe transportation goes without saying. With these premises, we offer you optimal solutions for your transportation needs

hermetically sealed inner areas

defined gas atmospheres

vibration-reduced transportation

data connections for data recording during transport

adapters for transport systems (Euro / ISO pallets, lifts)

Deployable Booms for satellites

As the outer segments and the complete boom fold out separately, there are only two degrees of freedom during each fold-out procedure; only three degrees of freedom in the case of spin-stabilized satellites. The design principle of the Double Star boom can be adapted to a variety of spinstabilized satellites. A concept for an active, springdriven deployment, using redundant deployment springs at the hinges is available for non-spinning satellites. Both versions can be realized either with one or two boom segments. The length of the deployed boom can be extended to more than four meters, depending on the dimensions of the spacecraft and on the mass to be deployed.

a panel structure consisting of 3 panels, development of a fold-out system with four exact constructional replicas and completely independent solar panels for small satellites

ACS Test Facility for the verification of micro and mini satellite busses

The ACS Test Facility includes:

air bearing table with a platform allowing free 360° rotation around the vertical axis and between 20° and 30° around the horizontal axes

high precision in-orbit earth magnetic field simulation

electronic center of gravity (CoG) calibration

adjustable and movable sun simulation

WLAN command line

safety mechanisms for save operation and satellite mounting

power supply and distributio

The PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) family is designed to ensure the safety of the CubeSat and to protect the launch vehicle (LV)

the primary payload and other satellites to be launched. After the safe transportation of the device into the orbit, a deployment with a high reliability and a low spin rate is achieved by patented design principles. After a successful deployment, a telemetry signal is available for the launch provider.

The family of CubSat Deployer consists of the Single Picosatellite Launcher (SPL), the Double Picosatellite Launcher (DPL) and the Triple Picosatellite Launcher (TPL). The SPL is used to deploy one 1U CubeSat. The DPL is used to deploy one 2U CubeSat or two 1U CubeSats etc. The product line relies on a modular and redundant design

The ASG-1 is a high integrated rate sensor for space applications

It is designed especially for small satellite applications. Outstanding features are low mass and size as well as the low energy consumption. The ASG-1 measures angular increments in three orthogonal axes. Using these angular increments, the rotation speed of the satellite and the relative position of the satellite in relation to a starting point are calculated.

Transfer of space know how and technologies in terrestrical applications

reaching from the world's smallest commercial reaction wheel RW 1 (10-4 Nms) to the RW 250 (4 Nms). The reaction wheels RW 90 and RW 1 are already flight proven. Four reaction wheels RW 90 come into operation at the small satellite TET-1 (launch in 2012).State of the art feedback systems in combination with model based controller algorithms making smart reaction wheels the ideal solution for zero-momentum attitude control strategies because these reaction wheels will operate with high accuracy as well in the "low wheel speed region". Astro- und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH

Sensor systems for seismic reconnaissance

Test bed for rotation sensors /Test Beds and Apparatus Engineering

Test bed for rotational speed sensors. The test bed allows new combinations of measuring tasks. Therefore the sensors can be checked under different application scenarios.

Main functions: • wide speed range • high temperature loads • Rotational vibrations of the code wheel • maximum air gap • air gap jumps • free positioning of the sensors in four axes in relation to the code wheel

and an electric double-sliding door Concept, Planning, Execution and Presentation of the System Failure Analysis – due to the operational concept and scenario Risk and Hazard Analysis and System Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

ESABASE2 Space Environment Analsyis Tool

Development of an application to analyse the mission risk against space debris particles and meteoroids. etamax has developed the tools and also provides analysis support to industry to demonstrate compliance with space debris standards and requirements.

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

GUI Test automation system for SCOS 2000 Mission Control System. The System provides the capability to simulate manual inputs into the GUI. This allows the exact repetition of tests needing human interaction

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

PSL (PicoSatelliteLauncher) – family of PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL) ensure the safety of the CubeSat and protect the launch vehicle

communications relay for data transmission among satellites and UAVs and ground stations

European constellation of state of the art GEO satellites that will relay information and data between satellites, spacecraft, UAVs, and ground stations.

Microjet, developed by AIG (Aerospace Innovation GmbH) of Berlin, is a modularly designed propulsion system for Nanosatellites and Microsatellites based on the gas-resistojet-concept. It consists of a PST (Pressure Tank Unit) with nitrogen which is filled or drained, respectively, through a FDU (Fill and Drain), a FCU (Flow Control Unit) responsible for the control of correct propellant mass flow, as well as one or more THUs (Thruster Units). Each of these THUs contains a pulse valve and a nozzle for the actual thrust generation. Additionally, according to the definition of the Resistojet-concept, an electrical resistance-heating element might be applied for higher performance demands. The entire propulsion system is controlled by the PCU (Propulsion Control Unit), which can also be resigned of, if the satellite itself is capable to control the Microjet propulsion subsystems.

Aquajet is a small satellite propulsion system designed and developed at AI (Aerospace Innovation GmbH), Berlin. The objective is on-orbit qualification/verification of the Aquajet system performance on the TET-1 mission. The Aquajet micropropulsion device is an enabling system, small enough to provide its services to future pico- and nanosatellite missions. In particular, the micropropulsion device is an enabler for the positional control of nanosatellite constellations.